Joan of Arc (show me "burnt at the stake")
This week, we discuss Joan of Arc: her life during the 100 years war, her execution at the hands of the English, and her modern influence.
May 07, 2021•53 min
An Hour of Our Time
In An Hour of our Time Podcast, we choose a new topic each episode. Topics range from sociopolitical, to scientific, to historical. We each perform an hour of research followed by a marginally focused one hour discussion. Featuring: Joe, Dave, and Mark.
Fun for anyone who enjoys funny but sometimes frustrating tangents of referential conversation. For mature audiences.
Fun for anyone who enjoys funny but sometimes frustrating tangents of referential conversation. For mature audiences.
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Episodes
Coffee - featuring Jennings Java (the bitter invention of satan)
This week, we are joined by Daniel Jennings from Jennings Java and discuss the history, science, and culture of coffee.
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 26 min
California Gold Rush (how ductile is it?)
Gold! This week, we discuss the California Gold Rush and the scientific/elemental properties of gold.
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Soda - featuring Rambling House Soda (the great debate)
This week, we're joined by John Lynch, owner of Rambling House Soda, and discuss the history of our favorite sugary beverages!
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Animal Reproduction (cloacal kiss)
This week, we discuss animal reproduction and attempt to answer three main questions: Why does sex exist? What are the pros/cons of sexual and asexual reproduction? Do animals have sex for pleasure?
Apr 11, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Large Hadron Collider (berenstain bears kerfuffle)
This week, we discuss the Large Hadron Collider, particle physics, and CERN. We are not experts, but we try.
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Torture (leinenkugel summer schandmantel)
This week, we discuss torture methods of both past and present. Keelhauling, gibbeting, solitary confinement...it's all bad.
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Las Vegas (glitter gulch)
This week, we're all about Las Vegas! We'll discuss its history as a gambling destination, its relation to organized crime, and how the city has fared during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr
Mars (butt rock)
This week, we discuss Earth's neighboring planet, Mars...it's history, features, and visitors.
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 2 min
The French Revolution - Part 2 (more than one Napoleon)
This week, we conclude our series on the French Revolution by focusing on Napoleon Bonaparte, the brief restoration of the French monarchy, and the reign of Napoleon III.
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 11 min
The French Revolution - Part 1 (the grandest dandy)
This week, we present the first part of a two-part series on the French Revolution. We discuss preceding events, the fall of King Louis XVI, and the Reign of Terror.
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr 16 min
The American Revolution (9 men in a boat)
This week, we discuss the American Revolution and the subsequent American War of Independence: the lead-up, revolutionary events, and the outcome. Put on your tricorne hat!
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Charles Darwin (parts fitting into parts)
This week, to celebrate Darwin Day, we discuss the life of Charles Darwin...his famous voyage aboard the HMS Beagle, the writing of On the Origin of Species, and his legacy in the modern world.
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Beer - featuring Land Grant Brewing Company (dankness on the end)
For this week's episode, we are joined by Walt Keys and Mark Richards from Land Grant Brewing Company (Columbus, OH) and talk all about beer! We discuss beer's long history, explore the brewing process, and learn what it's like to operate a brewery.
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 17 min
History of Recorded Audio - Part 2 (3 month-year-old)
This week, we welcome recording engineer/producer Jay Alton and continue our discussion of the history of recorded audio. We'll dive into what it's like to be a recording engineer today and talk about how music formats (streaming, vinyl, etc) may evolve in the future. Learn more about Jay at altonaudio.com.
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 35 min
History of Recorded Audio - Part 1 (there were a lot of pipes)
This week, we're joined by Doc Davis (sound design professor at Otterbein University) and discuss the history of recorded audio, focusing on early recording devices (gramophone, phonautograph, phonograph) and the pioneers of such technology.
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Trump's 2nd Impeachment - mini episode (i imagined you saying that like Admiral Ackbar)
This week, as President Trump's second impeachment trial approaches, we recorded an additional (and much shorter than normal) episode that recaps our impeachment episode from January 2020. We discuss the impeachment process and where things currently stand within Congress.
Jan 18, 2021•26 min
Depression and Mental Health (that’s why I like mowing the lawn)
This week, we're joined by Dave's wife, Leanna Buker, and our psychologist friend, Brian Bishop-Wilkey, for a rather personal discussion about depression, anxiety, and our individual experiences with therapy. We'll also talk about how to provide support for those in your life dealing with mental illness.
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr 37 min
Presidential Transition Process (Stinky Leeman)
This week, as President Joe Biden's inauguration approaches, we will discuss the process of Presidential transition in the United States...how it's intended to proceed, how it's currently proceeding, and how it's gone awry in the past.
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 12 min
New Year's Traditions (scottish fever)
Happy New Year! To usher in 2021, we're discussing New Year's traditions from around the world and digging into the origins of some American customs.
Jan 01, 2021•54 min
Christmas Traditions (funeral potatoes)
For this holiday season, we welcome Joe Wood to discuss the origins of secular Christmas traditions...kissing under mistletoe, putting up Christmas trees, hanging lights, etc. Be merry and be safe!
Dec 25, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Football - Part 2 (upright moosh)
This week, we return to the topic of football to discuss the merger of the AFL and NFL, NFL games in London and abroad, and how COVID-19 has affected the league. Hut!
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 26 min
Alien Encounters (an imagination as big as the big top)
For this week's episode, we are joined by Alli and Kathryn from the Creepover podcast to discuss some infamous cases of extraterrestrial encounters (Kelly–Hopkinsville, Travis Walton, Betty & Barney Hill, Betty Andreasson). We'll also discuss some clinical studies from the psychological community that relate to cases of alien abductions/encounters and explore possible explanations.
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 45 min
Social Media Influencers (double taters)
This week, we welcome Mark's wife, Beth, to discuss social media influencers. We'll get into the history of social media, our proposed definitions of an influencer, and some of the related ethical issues.
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 24 min
Modern Indigenous People of North America (critical theory)
It's Thanksgiving...so for this week's episode, we're looking at the stories of the modern indigenous people of North America. We'll talk about critical race theory, life on reservations, and organizations/individuals that are working to preserve indigenous culture and advocate for the voices of indigenous peoples.
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Recycling (the most american animal)
This week, we welcome back our friend Jason Wright and discuss issues around recycling: how it's done, how effective it is, and how you can be better at it. Remember to remove your lids...or maybe not.
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 40 min
Unsung Heroes of Paleontology (wilhelm owl)
This week, we welcome Joe Wood back to the podcast to discuss some lesser-known, or at least somewhat unrecognized, paleontologists. As always, remember to rate and review...and maybe go dig out your old dinosaur books from childhood.
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 24 min
Electoral College (i really think this is going to be bad)
This week, we're focusing on the Electoral College and discussing its formation and lasting impacts. And we're posting earlier than normal, on Election Day (which is sadly still always a Tuesday). Go vote!
Nov 03, 2020•58 min
Horror Movies (headless horseless carriage)
Happy Halloween! This week, we're discussing the history of horror movies...their development over time, the various sub-genres, their use as social commentary, and our feelings on the current state of horror.
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 32 min
Satanic Panic (robbie mannheim, attorney-at-law)
On this episode, we are once again joined by Joe Wood and discuss Satanic Panic that swept the United States (and other parts of the world) in the 1980s and 1990s.
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 25 min
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